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Meta and YouTube found liable for youth addiction in landmark US trial

A jury awarded $3 million to the lead plaintiff who said Instagram and YouTube use from a young age contributed to depression, body dysmorphia and suicidal thoughts, in a case focused on product design rather than third party content.

1 hour ago · United States · 25 articles

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Jawbone shows dogs lived with humans in Britain 15,000 years ago

DNA analysis of a jawbone found in a Somerset cave confirms one of the earliest known domesticated dogs and ties early dog populations across Europe and Anatolia, showing a close human dog relationship by 15,000 years ago.

2 hours ago · United Kingdom · 12 articles

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Iran seeks toll on Strait of Hormuz as cease-fire demands escalate

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued sweeping cease-fire conditions to the U.S., including a proposal to charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could reshape global energy flows and bargaining leverage.

19 minutes ago · Iran · 4 articles

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Europe may face fuel shortages next month, Shell CEO warns

Shell CEO Wael Sawan said damage to Gulf facilities and near-halt of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz from the US-Israeli war on Iran could cause diesel and gasoline shortages in Europe from April.

2 minutes ago · World · 3 articles

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YouTube lowers Shopping affiliate threshold to 500 subscribers

YouTube will allow creators with 500 subscribers to join its Shopping affiliate program, expanding early monetization across Shorts, VOD and Live.

22 minutes ago · United States · 3 articles

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Trump's threats make a deal with Iran unlikely

Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group says Iran seeks security guarantees and economic relief while U.S. and Israeli maximal demands and allied pressures make a negotiated end to the war unlikely.

1 hour ago · Iran · 4 articles

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European far right backs Orban as scandals and polls threaten his re-election

A small Budapest rally brought top European far-right figures to show support for Viktor Orban, but Fidesz faces poll deficits, corruption and environmental scandals, and questions about Russian ties ahead of the April election.

33 minutes ago · Hungary · 3 articles

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Meta to cut several hundred jobs across sales, recruiting and Reality Labs

Meta will cut fewer than 1,000 jobs worldwide across multiple teams, offer some affected employees alternative roles or relocation, and continue large AI-driven capital spending.

1 hour ago · United States · 4 articles

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Former nurse Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally was formally installed at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the centuries old mother church of the global Anglican community after her predecessor left amid an abuse scandal.

2 hours ago · United Kingdom · 6 articles

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Trump fills PCAST with mostly tech executives, names 13 members

President Trump has named 13 members to PCAST, drawing mainly from tech executives and startups and including one academic, with the council set to expire two years after the order.

2 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Amazon Spring Sale Drops Smart Bird Feeder Deals; Buy Carefully

WIRED's long term testing identifies which smart bird feeders on Amazon are reliable and which have hidden tradeoffs, including subscription fees, inconsistent solar charging, and limited mounting and Wi Fi options.

2 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Iranian cluster-capable ballistic missiles strain Israel's air defenses

A recent volley of Iranian ballistic missiles that can release cluster submunitions tested Israel's layered missile defenses, revealing gaps in interception and escalating calls for technical and policy responses.

2 hours ago · Israel · 4 articles

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Supreme Court sides with Cox Communications in copyright case

The Court unanimously found Cox not liable for its customers' illegal music downloads, reversing a jury and lower-court decisions in a suit led by Sony Music Entertainment.

3 hours ago · United States · 6 articles

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez propose ban on new data centers above 20 megawatts

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced matching bills to halt new high-power data centers above 20 megawatts until Congress approves broad AI rules, proposing model certification, worker protections, environmental limits, and export controls.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles

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1 hour ago · World · 3 articles

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Lifespan atlas maps cortical functional hierarchies from birth to 100 years

A unified analysis of resting fMRI from neonates to centenarians reveals how three core cortical connectivity gradients mature, peak and decline across the lifespan, links those trajectories to cognition and microstructure, and provides a normative reference for studying developmental and ageing brain disorders.

2 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Tumour expression of NMDA receptors unmasks germline antibodies that cause brain inflammation

A mouse breast-cancer model expressing NMDA receptors traced how pre-existing B cells matured into diverse autoimmune antibodies, and transfer of one antibody into brains recapitulated inflammatory features of autoimmune encephalitis.

2 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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Google launches Lyria 3 Pro to generate three-minute AI songs

Lyria 3 Pro adds structure-level prompts for intros, verses, choruses and bridges, is available to paid Gemini users and enterprise Vertex AI customers, and embeds SynthID watermarks while using only materials Google says it has rights to.

2 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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US sends 15-point peace plan to Iran while deploying troops to the region

On March 25, 2026, the US sent a 15-point plan to Tehran and announced new troop deployments to the region, according to France 24, while key details remained unpublished.

9 hours ago · United States · 21 articles

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Savannah Guthrie says family 'in agony' after mother disappears in Tucson

In her first interview since her mother Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, the Today co-host described her family as 'in agony' while local and federal investigators pursue leads.

3 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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Denmark faces tough coalition talks after election

Denmark’s election produced no clear majority, leaving Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and rival parties to negotiate a complex coalition to form the next government.

2 hours ago · Denmark · 4 articles

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Raskin says DOJ memo shows Trump kept classified papers tied to business and showed top-secret map

Representative Jamie Raskin says Department of Justice documents reveal Donald Trump retained highly sensitive papers tied to his business interests and may have shown a classified map to guests on his plane, renewing scrutiny of the Mar-a-Lago documents case.

2 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Senate Republicans plan reconciliation bill to fund Iran war, ICE and voter ID amid DHS shutdown

Senate Republicans said they will use budget reconciliation to push a bill that could fund military action in Iran, ICE and voter ID measures as a dispute over a partial DHS shutdown causes long TSA lines and unpaid workers; Democrats insist on reforms to ICE and CBP before funding those agencies.

2 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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2 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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Skeleton found in Maastricht church may be d'Artagnan

Workers repairing a church in Maastricht found a 17th century skeleton with a French coin and a musket ball that match accounts of d'Artagnan's 1673 death, and DNA testing is now under way.

3 hours ago · Netherlands · 4 articles

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US shifts objectives in Iran war after initial alignment with Israel

US policy in the Iran conflict has moved away from its early consensus with Israel, officials and analysts told France 24 on 25 March 2026.

4 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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United CEO urges quick DHS funding deal and warns of summer flight cuts

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CBS News lawmakers should promptly resolve the DHS funding impasse and said higher oil prices tied to the Iran war are driving a roughly 5% cut to the airline's summer schedule.

5 hours ago · United States · 7 articles

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Iran conflict lifts demand for solar panels and EVs but threatens European car sales

Rising fuel and power prices after the Iran attack are accelerating consumer interest in solar panels, electric vehicles and heat pumps, boosting suppliers and Chinese manufacturers while raising risks that European car sales could slow.

2 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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Apple introduces age verification for UK iPhone users

Apple has added an age verification requirement for UK Apple account holders through an OS update, requiring users to confirm they are 18 or older for some services and applying child-level content filters to unverified adults.

5 hours ago · United Kingdom · 7 articles

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From YouTube to Trump: six urgent tasks for BBC director general Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin begins as BBC director general facing charter renewal and funding choices, a major internal cost cutting programme, key senior appointments, a US lawsuit from Donald Trump, rising digital competition and ongoing crisis risk.

5 hours ago · United Kingdom · 7 articles

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Reddit rolls out human verification for suspected bots

Reddit will start labeling automated accounts and require suspected bots to prove they are human using third-party verification tools, while keeping verification limited to accounts that show suspicious behavior.

2 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Husband: Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was 'the rock' after she was killed in Kuwait

Nicole Amor, a Minnesota native and Army Sgt. 1st Class, was killed in a March 1 drone strike in Kuwait; her husband says she was the caring leader and anchor for those around her and the family is creating a greenhouse memorial.

4 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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Trump shown daily highlight videos of U.S. strikes in Iran war

U.S. officials say short, curated video highlight reels of recent strikes are a regular part of President Trump’s Iran war briefings, prompting debate over whether he is receiving the full picture of the conflict.

5 hours ago · United States · 6 articles

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How countries are cutting energy use after Strait of Hormuz closure

With 20% of the world’s oil unable to pass the Strait of Hormuz and crude near $100 a barrel, governments worldwide are using rationing, work-from-home measures and operational limits to cut energy demand.

3 hours ago · World · 4 articles

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Ukrainian drones crash in Estonia and Latvia, raising air defence concerns

On 25 March 2026, UAVs identified as Ukrainian went down in Estonia and Latvia, prompting investigations and renewed focus on Baltic air defence readiness.

3 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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Australians face prolonged high fuel costs as diesel tops $3 a litre

Diesel has passed $3 a litre in most capitals, straining transport, farming, construction and aviation while officials model high oil price scenarios and warn of possible rationing.

5 hours ago · Australia · 5 articles

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Suspicious market bets on US-Iran strikes prompt insider trading probe

Unusual pre-strike trades in defense and energy-linked securities have triggered reviews by U.S. market regulators and law enforcement to assess possible insider trading or national security breaches.

5 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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McSweeney did not disclose No 10 role in 999 call after phone theft

A Metropolitan police transcript shows ex‑No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney reported a government iPhone stolen without naming his job, while officers recorded the wrong address and have reopened the file after identifying the error.

5 hours ago · United Kingdom · 5 articles

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UK nears ban on crypto political donations as ethics scandals surface

The government moves to bar crypto funding in politics as new disclosures from the Mandelson files and Epstein-linked revelations deepen scrutiny of lobbying and trigger an ethics probe into a Cabinet Office minister.

6 hours ago · United Kingdom · 6 articles

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Apple AirTag 4‑Pack drops to $60 in Amazon spring sale

Amazon is selling the Apple AirTag 4-Pack for $60, a 39 percent discount from the $99 list price; the tags work with the Find My network and include CR2032 batteries.

8 hours ago · United States · 9 articles

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Anthropic’s Claude can now use a user’s computer to complete tasks

Anthropic added a feature that lets Claude control a user’s computer to perform tasks like exporting files and attaching them to calendar invites, while saying it built permission controls and other safeguards.

3 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Meloni loses referendum on judicial reform

Voters rejected a government-led judicial reform in a high-turnout referendum, marking Giorgia Meloni’s first major political defeat; she refuses to resign but faces a setback to her credibility at home and abroad.

4 hours ago · Italy · 4 articles

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ANSES warns French population faces concerning cadmium exposure from food

France health agency ANSES says common foods are causing prolonged cadmium exposure with cancer and kidney risks and calls for urgent limits on fertiliser cadmium to reduce contamination.

4 hours ago · France · 3 articles

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Lille chosen to host EU Customs Authority

France's northern city of Lille won a nine-way contest to host the new EU Customs Authority, beating Rome 36 to 18 in a run-off; the agency will coordinate import oversight and a new central IT hub for e-commerce parcels.

5 hours ago · France · 5 articles

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Honda and Sony halt planned electric vehicles

After scrapping three US-built EV projects, Honda said it would not move forward with two models developed with Sony, and Sony Honda Mobility confirmed it will not launch its vehicles.

6 hours ago · Japan · 5 articles

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UK police arrest two men over arson attack on Jewish ambulances

Counterterrorism detectives arrested two men after four volunteer ambulances were set on fire next to a synagogue in Golders Green, London, in an attack claimed by a little-known Islamist group.

9 hours ago · United Kingdom · 10 articles

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FA rejects Manchester United bid to host 2035 Women’s World Cup final at new Old Trafford

The Football Association has told Manchester United it will keep Wembley as its preferred final venue in the bid for the 2035 Women’s World Cup despite United’s plans for a rebuilt 100,000-seat Old Trafford.

4 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Social Democrats suffer worst result since 1903 in Danish election

Exit polls show Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats on 21.9% and projected to drop from 50 to 38 seats, leaving the left short of a majority and setting up protracted coalition negotiations.

10 hours ago · Denmark · 10 articles

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Stephen Colbert to co-write new Lord of the Rings film Shadow of the Past

Peter Jackson announced that Stephen Colbert will co-write a new Lord of the Rings film titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, a story set 14 years after Frodo's passing that follows Sam, Merry and Pippin and Sam's daughter Elanor as they uncover a hidden threat to the War of the Ring.

6 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 bring midrange upgrades

Samsung's new Galaxy A37 and A57 are 6.7-inch midrange phones with Exynos 1480 and 1680 chips, 5,000mAh batteries, IP68, 120Hz displays, 45W wired charging, and on-sale April 9; A37 starts at $450 and A57 at $550.

7 hours ago · Republic of Korea · 6 articles

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UK inflation steady at 3% in February ahead of Iran-linked energy shock

UK consumer inflation held at 3% in February, in line with expectations but above the 2% target, while a Middle East conflict has driven energy costs higher and altered the outlook for Bank of England policy and government support.

12 hours ago · United Kingdom · 13 articles

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NASA unveils plan to build moon base

NASA said on Tuesday it will pursue a plan to build a moon base, according to CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood.

4 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Hungary questioned after foreign minister admits calls to Moscow around EU meetings

The European Commission demands answers after Hungary's foreign minister admitted contacts with Moscow surrounding closed EU meetings, fueling concerns about Russian influence as Budapest repeatedly visits Moscow and blocks large EU aid for Ukraine.

4 hours ago · Hungary · 3 articles

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Jury finds Meta misled users, orders $375 million penalty in New Mexico case

A New Mexico jury ruled Meta misled users about product safety and enabled harm to children, imposing the maximum statutory penalty of $375 million; Meta says it will appeal.

21 hours ago · United States · 26 articles

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Volkswagen weighs Osnabrück shift to defence components amid Iron Dome talks

Volkswagen says it is reviewing options for its Osnabrück plant and is in dialogue with market players after reports it may work with Israel's Rafael on Iron Dome components, while reiterating it will not produce weapons and that no final decisions have been made.

6 hours ago · Germany · 4 articles

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Record highs possible in 17 US states as heat wave expands

A broad spring heat wave could set dozens of daily temperature records today across 17 states and raise wildfire risk as hot, dry and windy conditions spread eastward.

5 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Mikaela Shiffrin ties record with sixth overall World Cup skiing title

Shiffrin secured her sixth overall World Cup by finishing 11th in the Lillehammer giant slalom, holding off a late challenge from Germany's Emma Aicher.

5 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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How to Pack a Carry-On to Breeze Through TSA

Pick the right bag, pack essentials and follow TSA and airline rules to speed security, protect valuables and avoid confiscation.

6 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Former fighter Markwayne Mullin confirmed as Homeland Security secretary

Trump ally Markwayne Mullin takes over DHS amid airport chaos, a contentious deportation campaign and questions about his experience and past conduct.

8 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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6 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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Shell warns Europe could face fuel rationing by April if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Shell and other industry figures say jet fuel prices have already surged and diesel and petrol could be next, with sustained disruption risking oil near $150 a barrel and triggering a global recession.

8 hours ago · World · 5 articles

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Normal Computing raises $50 million to cut AI chip cost and energy

Normal Computing secured $50 million to expand a chip design software business used by leading semiconductor firms and to advance a low-energy thermodynamic processor prototype.

6 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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OpenAI shuts Sora and ends Disney collaboration

OpenAI has discontinued its AI video app Sora to concentrate on other developments such as robotics, and Disney said it will seek other AI partners while respecting the decision.

15 hours ago · United States · 11 articles

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Pinot Noir DNA found in 15th-century Valenciennes pit

A study published in Nature Communications sequenced 54 ancient grape seeds and identified a 15th-century Valenciennes seed as genetically identical to modern Pinot Noir, showing long-term clonal stability and Mediterranean exchange of cultivated varieties.

6 hours ago · France · 3 articles

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Drone from Russian airspace strikes chimney at Auvere power plant in Estonia

A drone arriving from Russian airspace struck the chimney of the Auvere power plant in north eastern Estonia on 25 March, causing no injuries or power disruption and prompting an investigation by security and prosecutorial authorities.

10 hours ago · Estonia · 6 articles

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Roborock drops F25 Ultra to $499 and F25 GT to $189 in limited Spring sale

A March 25-31 promotion reduces Roborock F25 Ultra and F25 GT wet-dry robot vacuums to $499.99 and $189.99 respectively at Roborock and major US retailers.

8 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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Settler violence escalates across occupied West Bank, villages attacked and residents displaced

A recent wave of organised settler attacks has reached new West Bank villages including Deir al-Hatab, leaving homes burned, dozens displaced and local residents accusing Israeli forces of inaction amid government settlement moves.

7 hours ago · Palestinian Territory (Occupied) · 3 articles

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Top Democrat says Trump showed classified map on 2022 Bedminster flight

Rep. Jamie Raskin released a letter quoting a January 2023 Justice Department memo that says prosecutors believe former President Trump showed a classified map on a June 2022 flight to his Bedminster golf club and that Susie Wiles may have witnessed the incident.

7 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Former Tory MP Crispin Blunt pleads guilty to possessing illegal drugs

Former Reigate MP Crispin Blunt has admitted possessing GBL, cannabis and crystal meth after a 2023 police raid on his Surrey home and pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

7 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Democrat wins Florida state house seat covering Mar-a-Lago

Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, to flip the Florida state house seat that includes the president’s Mar-a-Lago estate; the Associated Press called the race on Tuesday evening.

18 hours ago · United States · 12 articles

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8 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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First flotilla boat reaches Cuba with humanitarian aid

An international aid vessel reached Cuba on 25 March 2026 to deliver supplies for civilians amid the island's crisis, France 24 reported.

8 hours ago · Cuba · 3 articles

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Paul C Brunson pays tribute to late Married At First Sight coach Mel Schilling

Mel Schilling, a coach on Married At First Sight in Australia and the UK, has died two years after a cancer diagnosis; co-star Paul C Brunson and colleagues paid tribute and E4 said the programme will continue at the family’s request.

8 hours ago · Australia · 3 articles

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Russia starts spring offensive as drone strikes escalate in Ukraine

Moscow launched a spring offensive while drone attacks have surged across Ukraine, including a March 24 strike on Lviv that set a building alight and caused local damage.

8 hours ago · Ukraine · 3 articles

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Iran still launches missiles despite US and Israeli claims of destruction

Despite US and Israeli strikes aiming to cripple Tehran's arsenal, Iran continues to launch missiles and drones and key questions remain about how many weapons remain and how quickly they can be replaced.

10 hours ago · Iran · 4 articles

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Girlguiding tells transgender members to leave by September 2026

Britain’s Girlguiding said it will no longer allow non-biological women to remain after September 6, 2026, a change announced after a Supreme Court ruling that defines woman by biological sex.

8 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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UK to trial six-week social media curbs for hundreds of teenagers

A government pilot will disable or limit social apps for about 300 UK teenagers while a separate 4,000-pupil scientific trial studies the effects of reduced social media use on mental health and daily life.

8 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Report: Apple testing AI-powered Siri that will appear across iPhone in iOS 27

Bloomberg reports Apple is trialing a deeply integrated, chat-style Siri across iOS 27 that may debut at WWDC on June 8, but key personalization features may not arrive until later.

9 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Arm unveils first in-house chip, the Arm AGI CPU, for data centers

Arm CEO Rene Haas says the new Arm AGI CPU is a power-efficient, agentic-AI focused server chip made by TSMC with Meta as the first customer, intended to expand the Arm software ecosystem without sidelining licensees.

9 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Iran considers tolls and bans for Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iranian reports say leaders want to charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and bar some countries, with parliament weighing laws to formalise transit fees while reported levies are already being applied.

14 hours ago · Iran · 6 articles

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North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger concedes after recount; Sam Page wins by 23 votes

After a razor-thin Republican primary and a recount, state Senate president pro tempore Phil Berger conceded to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, who now leads by 23 votes and will advance to the November general election.

9 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Race against time for humpback whale stranded in Lübeck Bay

Rescuers failed to free a humpback trapped in shallow water after an initial dredging attempt; larger machinery is en route as teams race to return the whale to deeper water.

9 hours ago · Germany · 3 articles

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Japanese officer arrested after breaking into Chinese embassy with knife

Kodai Murata, a 23-year-old JSDF second lieutenant, admitted breaking into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo with an 18cm knife; no injuries were reported and authorities have boosted security while investigating.

12 hours ago · Japan · 4 articles

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Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool as Premier League Icon

Mohamed Salah leaves Liverpool after eight years at Anfield, finishing with 255 goals and a record number of Premier League goal contributions for a single club, and a trophy haul that includes the Champions League and two Premier League titles.

22 hours ago · United Kingdom · 11 articles

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WNBA CBA creates structural shift in women's sports

A mid-March 2026 WNBA collective bargaining agreement raises pay, ties compensation to revenue, adds travel and pregnancy protections, and sets a benchmark for other women's leagues.

10 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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Private-credit stress risks spillover to China amid Middle East war and market shocks

Rising defaults, redemptions and valuation doubts in the more than $3 trillion private-credit market are compounding war-driven market shocks and could transmit losses to China as a major creditor to developing countries.

11 hours ago · China · 3 articles

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Anthropic sues Pentagon over national security designation

Anthropic has taken the Department of Defense to court after being labeled a national security risk by the Trump administration, raising legal questions about procurement limits on AI firms.

20 hours ago · United States · 8 articles

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Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The installation at Canterbury Cathedral marks Dame Sarah Mullally's public ministry as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in a service highlighting women, diverse Anglican voices and her nursing background.

13 hours ago · United Kingdom · 4 articles

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11 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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Marco Rubio testifies in trial of ex-congressman accused of lobbying for Venezuela

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is not accused of wrongdoing, testified in the trial of former congressman David Rivera, who faces charges for allegedly lobbying for Venezuela and laundering money.

11 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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BlackRock boss warns $150 oil would trigger global recession

BlackRock chief Larry Fink told the BBC that sustained oil at $150 a barrel would likely cause a global recession, saying Iran-related supply risks could keep oil above $100 for years and that high energy costs would reshape economies and energy policy.

19 hours ago · United States · 7 articles

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Israel to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani, minister says

Israel’s defense minister said the military will enter and control southern Lebanon as far north as the Litani River, displacing large numbers and clearing border areas to remove Hezbollah militants.

21 hours ago · Israel · 8 articles

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Philippines imposes rotating outages and emergency measures as power reserves run low

Widespread outages and falling reserve margins have forced short-term procurements, regulatory relief and public appeals for conservation while the government works to restore stable supply.

12 hours ago · Philippines · 3 articles

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NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 25, 2026

Complete answers and clues for the New York Times Mini Crossword published Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

15 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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13 hours ago · World · 3 articles

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MAGA split grows over US approach to Iran

Washington reporting finds sudden policy shifts and secret talks are producing confusion and visible divisions among Trump supporters over the US response to Iran.

15 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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23-year-old charged over alleged Sydney kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old

A 23-year-old has been charged with murder, kidnap and related offences over the February abduction and death of widower Chris Baghsarian in Sydney, in what police say was a mistaken identity attack and may have involved up to nine people.

13 hours ago · Australia · 3 articles

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Delivers Eight-episode, Violence-forward Return on Disney Plus

Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again returns to Disney Plus with heightened violence, tighter pacing, and an expanded cast as Matt Murdock confronts Mayor Wilson Fisk and a citywide crackdown.

17 hours ago · United States · 4 articles

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ABC airs BBC programming after 24-hour staff strike

More than 2,000 ABC staff staged a 24-hour strike over pay, conditions and concerns about AI, forcing TV, radio and digital services to carry BBC World Service and repeat programming.

18 hours ago · Australia · 4 articles